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What are these leos' genders?
How many hides have you for them?
Sometimes by the time hostility is evident, it's too late.

Even a couple females could have a bad night. One leo could be the...

What I've heard is ~70% organic topsoil to ~30% play sand.

Please share a photo of his enclosure.


Have you covered the sides & back with some sort of paper or vinyl clings?
Have you many secure places for him to hide within his environment?

Instead of the cumbersome baggy supplement method, place a small amount of each supplement into separate tall 32 ounce deli containers. Label by colors: orange, blue, & green. Add crickets or...

What size enclosures have you? It's best to house all leos individually. PetCo may be having their frequent $-per-gallon sales right now. For a 20 long: 30 x 12 x 12 that's $20.

If you plan on...

Soon Anthem will have a much warmer home. I hope that helps him be out and about even more!

BTW, are you using the baggy method to dust or have you discovered an easier way?

The grout sealer you've linked is also "Low odor, water-based formula". In that respect it = the Miracle sealant I shared a picture of. I don't know how the other ingredients compare.

All I can...

UVB Weekly Schedule 154 for Leopard Geckos 0-12 months old
(with UVB)

*****It's crucial for your leopard gecko to have an enclosure larger than a 10 gallon (20 x 10.5 x 12 inches tall) prior to...

When your leo is about 6 months old cut back feedings to Monday, Wednesday, & Friday with maybe a mealworm snack on Saturday.

When providing UVB for shade dwellers like leopard geckos, Dr. Fran Baines (DVM and lighting guru) recommends a backup dose of a powdered D3 supplement @ 1-2 feedings per month.

Please continue on this thread. You can ask all sorts of questions there.

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Thanks!

Wow!

Thanks so much, Digs!!! :biggrin:

Your leo needs an immediate appointment with an experienced reptile vet. With all ocular problems seeing a vet ASAP is paramount! Home treatment is contraindicated!


How have you been...

Great to hear from you and your crew! It has been awhile. How large can beardies grow?

I'm hanging in there and enjoying wild waves in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Some awesome King Tides along with...

Try BSFL before you offer Anthem crickets.

BSFL can be tough. Did you poke a couple holes in each one with a something like a safety pin?

You're welcome.

Do you mean getting your Reptitherm off your tank? It will take a little elbow "grease" and maybe some Citrus Power Goo Gone.

The best places I know of for 11 x 17 inch...

In order for UVB to be effective, heat & light must be paired on the same side of your setup, similar to what you're doing.

A Zoo Med Reptitherm at 6 x 8 inches is really not large enough for a 30...

As you were replying, I added questions 3 & 4. Please reply to those ?s too.

What is your substrate?
How are you heating your 20 long?
If you're using a heat mat, what dimensions?
Is your UVB located on the same side as your heat mat?

Enclosure size = OK for UVB
Leo...

Hello Lawrence ~ Did you see my reply to your first thread?

Please reply to the following issues. UVB must be carefully adapted to your situation.


UVB must be done safely. Otherwise your leo...

Reptile Basics just phoned back. This person has been using Ultratherm heat mats for about 18 years.

He said stick either side of your 11 x 17 inch Ultratherm heat mat against the underside of the...

Welcome aboard, Lawrence!

All these issues are very important when using UVB for a leopard gecko.


What exact brand & name of UVB light & fixture did you buy?
For ambient light I place a...

Was your order double-boxed?
Did you use overnight shipping?
How long are the crickets you've been buying locally?

I recommend 3/8" or 1/2" crickets until Anthem gets bigger. I've been...

It's a little hard to tell.

Is Mr. Blue a gecko? If so, what species?